CVE-2000-1059

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The default configuration of the Xsession file in Mandrake Linux 7.1 and 7.0 bypasses the Xauthority access control mechanism with an "xhost + localhost" command, which allows local users to sniff X Windows events and gain privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 14.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 11, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-1059?

CVE-2000-1059 is a none vulnerability published on December 11, 2000. The default configuration of the Xsession file in Mandrake Linux 7.1 and 7.0 bypasses the Xauthority access control mechanism with an "xhost + localhost" command, which allows local users to sniff X Windows events and gain privileges.

When was CVE-2000-1059 disclosed?

CVE-2000-1059 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 11, 2000, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-1059 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-1059 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 14.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-1059?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-1059, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-1059

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